James Johnson signed with the Grizzlies on Monday from the D-League's Rio Grande team.

Johnson signed with the Grizzlies on Monday from the D-League's Rio Grande team.

Analysis:

Johnson excelled in 10 games for the D-League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers this season, averaging 18.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. He played in 54 games last season with the Kings, averaging 5.1 points per game. He will provide the Grizzlies with a veteran forward deep on the bench.